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A closer look at the Clarets away on international duty and their upcoming fixtures over the coming days

2024-10-09T10:00:00.000Z

OCTOBER INTERNATIONAL BREAK PREVIEW

A closer look at the Clarets away on international duty and their upcoming fixtures over the coming days

2024-10-09T10:00:00.000Z

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Nine of Scott Parker's side are set to represent their native countries over the next few days around the world in the October international break.

Thursday night will see the first of the internationals in action, as Josh Cullen and Ireland travel to Finland in a UEFA Nations League clash, before Jeremy Sarmiento could feature in Ecuador's CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier with Paraguay.

Friday could then see six Clarets feature, as Andreas Hountondji, Maxime Estève, James Trafford, Connor Roberts, Lyle Foster and Hannibal are all available for selection for their upcoming international fixtures on Friday evening.

Meanwhile, Luca Koleosho is spending the October break with Italy U21s, who have just the one fixture scheduled as the Azzurri host Ireland on Tuesday night.

Thursday

Josh Cullen (Ireland) v Finland 7:45pm (A)

Ireland will be looking to get a first UEFA Nations League victory on the board in Helinski on Thursday evening, after suffering defeats to England and Greece in last month's international break.

Cullen didn't feature in those two games after missing out through injury, but the midfielder will be looking to add to his 36 Ireland caps over the next few days.

After facing Finland, who have also lost their opening two Nations League fixtures, The Boys in Green travel to Pireas to take on Greece in their second fixture of the break.

Next fixture – v Greece, Sunday 13th October 7:45pm (A)

Jeremy Sarmiento (Ecuador) v Paraguay 10:00pm (H)

Sarmiento and his teammates will be aiming to add to their 11 points in the CONMEBOL Qualification group, with Ecuador currently sat 4th in the table, meaning as things stand they would qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Ecuador host Paraguay in Quito on Thursday night in the first of their two October fixtures, where a win would see 'La Tri' put one step closer to qualifying.

Following that clash, Ecuador travel to Uruguay on Tuesday evening for their second game of the month, with Marcelo Bielsa's side sat just four points ahead.

Next fixture – v Uruguay, Wednesday 16th October 12:30am (A)

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Friday

Andreas Hountondji (Benin) v Rwanda 5:00pm (H)

Benin, currently sat 2nd in their Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier, host Rwanda on Friday evening in the first of a double-header over five days against them.

After a defeat and a win last month for the 'Cheetahs', Benin will be looking to add to their three point tally against a Rwanda side who have drawn their opening two AFCON Qualifiers.

Following Friday's meeting, the two sides will come up against each other again on Tuesday, but this time away from home in the reverse fixture.

Next fixture – v Rwanda, Tuesday 15th October 5:00pm (A)

Maxime Estève (France U21) v Cyprus 5:30pm (A)

After missing out in September's international break with injury, Estève is back in the France U21s set-up, with the Young 'Les Bleus' looking to all but confirm their qualification for the U21 Euro's.

Gerald Baticle's side travel to Cyprus on Friday night in the first of their two qualifiers over October, where three points could see the youngsters move to top spot in their respective group.

France then host Austria on Tuesday night to conclude their international break schedule.

Next fixture – v Austria, Tuesday 15th October 5:30pm (H)

Lyle Foster (South Africa) v Congo 6:00pm (H)

South Africa host Congo in the first of their two fixtures against the 'Red Devils', as Foster and his side look to move to 1st in their AFCON Qualifying group.

A win and a draw in September sees South Africa sat 2nd in the table, but a result against Congo on Friday could see Bafana Bafana move top.

After playing at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday, they then travel to Congo on Tuesday evening for the reverse fixture.

Next fixture – v Congo, Tuesday 15th October 5:00pm (A)

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James Trafford (England U21) v Ukraine 7:45pm (H)

A win for the Young Lions at the Vitality Stadium would be a huge boost towards certain qualification for the Euro's, with England currently sat 2nd in the table, just five points behind Group F leaders and Friday's opponents Ukraine.

Victory would close the gap to just two points heading into the final qualifier on Tuesday night, as England host 6th placed Azerbaijan at Ashton Gate, whilst Ukraine travel to Serbia.

Next fixture – v Azerbaijan, Tuesday 15th October 7:30pm (H)

Connor Roberts (Wales) v Iceland 7:45pm (A)

After an unbeaten start to the Craig Bellamy era in September, Wales travel to Iceland on Friday night in a UEFA Nations League clash and a win would move Bellamy's side to top spot.

Following the trip to Reykjavik, the Red Dragons host Montenegro on Monday night in the last international fixture of October for Roberts and his teammates.

Next fixture – v Montenegro, Monday 14th October 7:45pm (H)

Hannibal (Tunisia) v Comoros 8:00pm (H)

Tunisia head into October's AFCON Qualifiers in fine form, after picking up wins over Madagascar and Gambia last month, which sees Faouzi Benzarti's men sat top of the group.

Hannibal and Tunisia will face a double-header against Comoros over this international break, with the Eagles of Carthage playing host first on Friday night, before travelling to a neutral venue in the Ivory Coast on Tuesday to play the reverse fixture.

Next fixture – v Comoros, Tuesday 15th October 8:00pm (A)

Tuesday

Luca Koleosho (Italy U21s) v Ireland 5:30pm (H)

Italy currently sit top of their Euro qualifying group and are in fine form, after winning their last four games and a win or a draw on Tuesday night would seal top spot for the Azzurri.

Koleosho has featured for the young Italians in previous international camps and will be looking to carry his form from Burnley into the October international break.